NET Bible
"Therefore it is necessary to be in subjection, not only because of the wrath of the authorities but also because of your conscience."
— Romans 13:5, NET Bible
“Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.”
“Wherefore ye must needs be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience’ sake. ”
“Therefore you need to be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience' sake.”
“Wherefore be subject of necessity: not only for wrath, but also for conscience' sake.”
“So put yourselves under the authority, not for fear of wrath, but because you have the knowledge of what is right.”
“Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.”
So the person who resists such authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will incur judgment
(for rulers cause no fear for good conduct but for bad). Do you desire not to fear authority? Do good and you will receive its commendation
because it is God’s servant for your well-being. But be afraid if you do wrong because government does not bear the sword for nothing. It is God’s servant to administer punishment on the person who does wrong.
Therefore it is necessary to be in subjection, not only because of the wrath of the authorities but also because of your conscience.
For this reason you also pay taxes, for the authorities are God’s servants devoted to governing.
Pay everyone what is owed: taxes to whom taxes are due, revenue to whom revenue is due, respect to whom respect is due, honor to whom honor is due.
Exhortation to Love Neighbors Owe no one anything, except to love one another, for the one who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law.